I was recently promoted to SDE 2, but somehow my mind is still stuck at SDE 1, How do I start thinking like an SDE 2 ?
Maybe start thinking along the lines of would an SDE2 do this? How would/should an SDE 2 do it?
This should help
https://sijinjoseph.netlify.app/programmer-competency-matrix/
4me2
Stealth
8 months ago
Get a right mentor/Guide outside of your colleagues or friends circle.Shifting from one level to another level will bring a lot of new expectations apart from salary increase . If you fail to satisfy the expectation then it will be difficult for you to survive.
I mean, you MAY be overthinking as companies usually almost always promote you to a level only when youāre already performing at that level
GolDRoger
Stealth
8 months ago
Ideally you should always think 1 role ahead. Clearly list out responsibilities of sde2 ( or whatever the role is )
They might include things like
- more ownership ( maybe you start leading some meetings now instead of your manager)
- more contribution ( in terms of code? Or design sessions? Or pr reviews )
Etc etc
If you are unclear, sit with your manager and list them and start proceeding .
Also there is this concept called "managing your manager". Read about it, it will help you alot in changing mindset with role
moyemoye
Stealth
8 months ago
2-4 SDE-1 mazdooron ko munshi wale kaam pakda de, senior feel karega
Trader
Stealth
8 months ago
Fake it until you make it.
Since you're already SDE2, now fake as SDE3
TMF
Stealth
8 months ago
Interesting, i thought first you operate on a higher level for some time then only you get promoted, at least that has been in my case with all my promotions.
FewInflux
Stealth
8 months ago
I don't think there is much difference between sde1 and sde2 in the majority of companies. You still will be IC.
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